1. Generally, when gathering research for your speech it is best to start with recorded information, and then seek out
knowledgeable individuals.​
a. True
b. False
2. Research your topic so that you progress from the specific to the general.​
a. True
b. False
3. Wikipediacanbeusedasthestartingpointforyourresearchtoinvestigatethe“bigpicture”ofyourtopic.​
a. True
b. False
4. You should use an audience analysis question based on your thesis statement to direct your research.​
a. True
b. False
5. Which of the following steps would probably come first if you were starting out to do research for your speech on
freedom of speech?​
a. ​Developalistofkeywordsandphraseslike“clearandpresentdanger,”“achillingeffect,”“obscenity”
b. ​Make an appointment to interview a judge
c. ​Read some general sources to get background on the topic
d. ​Talk to a librarian to see where books of court cases are located
e. ​Prepare a reference list
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6. Which one of the following is a basic source to use for research?​
a. ​The Internet
b. ​The library
c. ​Recorded information
d. ​None of the above
7. List the research questions/objectives that are generated from the following speech thesis: With increasing
congestion and rising gas prices, bicycle commuting has become a safe, healthy, and popular alternative to the
automobile.
8. How will developing a terminology list aid in an Internet search?​
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